Disaster Specialists - FEMA Experience

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Disaster Related Specialist- Finance, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cost Recovery

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or a high level degree.
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in emergency management or a related field.
• Coordinating with Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM)/HORNE/FEMA COVID-19 response invoice reviews
• The ability to work 12-hour shifts as needed based upon DSHS request.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint).
• Please see section 7.1.5 for further qualifications.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state disaster response and assistance laws, including:
  1. 44 CFR.
  2. Stafford Act (Public Law 100-707).
  3. Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390).
• Completion of relevant National Incident Management System ( NIMS ) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific training courses or credentials, including, but not limited to:

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• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System;
• ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System;
• ICS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• ICS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• ICS-900: National Disaster Recovery Framework Overview
• E/L0973: NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Section Chief Course;
• E/L0975 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Finance/Administration Unit Leader Course

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review DSHS contracts, invoices, and time, equipment, and material records for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable federal and state laws, including:
  1. 44 CFR.
  2. Stafford Act (Public Law 100-707).
  3. Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390).
• Coordinate with FEMA and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to resolve project-level issues.
• Prepare and enter required documentation to FEMA.
• Respond to FEMA Requests for Information and provide clarifications or supplemental documentation.
• Act as liaison between DSHS and FEMA to facilitate approvals and resolutions.
• Assist with drafting and submitting FEMA appeals.
• Support the financial and programmatic closeout of FEMA grants.
• Document and communicate lessons learned post- event.
• Submit itemized invoices for FEMA project or application.
• Provide training to DSHS personnel regarding FEMA Public Assistance model and project closeout processes.
• Coordinating with Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM)/HORNE/FEMA COVID-19 response invoice reviews.
• Provide surge staffing to meet evolving public health needs.
• Assist and lead program development aligned with Governor, FEMA Director, and US Secretary of Health and Human Services directives.
• Provide detailed reporting, project deliverables, and milestone tracking.
• Prepare FEMA PA project formulation.

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• Coordinate with DSHS Contractors (e.g., local health departments) for project development.
• Provide compliance reviews, audit support and technical assistance.